# US 12,179,673 B2 · Vehicle cradle assembly > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,179,673 B2 - Document ID: US12179673B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/856,750 - Filed: 2022-07-01 - Published: 2023-04-20 - Granted: 2024-12-31 - Earliest claimed: 2021-10-15 - Assignees: Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. - Applicants: HYUNDAI MOBIS Co., Ltd. - Inventors: Kwan Woo Lee - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12179673B2 ## CPC - B60R 11/02: for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof - B60R 11/0241: {for telephones} - B60R 11/00: Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for - F16M 11/041: {Allowing quick release of the apparatus} - F16M 13/022: {repositionable} - B60R 7/04: in driver or passenger space {, e.g. using racks (B60R7/005, B60R7/08 take precedence)} - B60R 2011/0005: {Dashboard} - B60R 2011/0071: {using latches, clips, clamps, straps or the like} - B60R 2011/0075: {using a containment or docking space} - B60R 2011/0082: {collapsible, e.g. for storing after use} - B60R 2011/0084: {with adjustment by linear movement in their operational position} - B60R 2011/0085: {with adjustment by rotation in their operational position} - B60R 2011/0092: {with motorization} - B60R 2011/0094: {characterised by means for covering after user, e.g. boxes, shutters or the like} - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS ## Abstract The present disclosure relates to a vehicle cradle assembly including a first support unit disposed on an inner surface of a cabin of a vehicle and configured to support an electronic component, an accessory, and a combination thereof, a cover disposed on an upper portion of the first support unit and configured to selectively open or close a front side of the first support unit, a winding unit disposed on the upper portion of the first support unit, coupled to an end of the cover, and configured to operate the cover to selectively open or close the front side of the first support unit, and a button unit fixed to the inner surface of the cabin of the vehicle and configured to control an operation of the winding unit by applying power to the winding unit. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A vehicle cradle assembly for holding an electronic component, an accessory, and a combination thereof, the vehicle cradle assembly comprising: a first support unit disposed on an inner surface of a cabin of a vehicle and configured to support the electronic component, the accessory, and the combination thereof; a cover disposed on an upper portion of the first support unit and configured to selectively open or close a front side of the first support unit; a winding unit disposed on the upper portion of the first support unit, coupled to an end of the cover, and configured to operate the cover to selectively open or close the front side of the first support unit; and a button unit fixed to the inner surface of the cabin of the vehicle and configured to control an operation of the winding unit by applying power to the winding unit. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The vehicle cradle assembly of claim 1, wherein the first support unit is fixed to a crash pad of the vehicle. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The vehicle cradle assembly of claim 1, wherein the first support unit comprises: a body portion; and a plurality of fastening portions penetratively formed in the body portion so that the electronic component, the accessory, and the combination thereof are fastened to the fastening portions. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The vehicle cradle assembly of claim 1, wherein the winding unit comprises: supports disposed at ends of the upper portion of the first support unit in a width direction of the vehicle; a rotary shaft having a first end and a second end respectively and rotatably coupled to the supports and configured to rotate forward or backward under a control of the button unit; and first coupling portions arranged in a longitudinal direction of the rotary shaft and configured to couple the end of the cover to the rotary shaft. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The vehicle cradle assembly of claim 3, wherein the first support unit further comprises a coupling protrusion extending from a rear surface of the body portion in a direction opposite to a direction toward an occupant compartment, the coupling protrusion being coupled to the inner surface of the cabin of the vehicle. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The vehicle cradle assembly of claim 5, wherein the coupling protrusion is fixed to an air vent of the vehicle. ### Claim 7 A vehicle cradle assembly for holding an electronic component, an accessory, and a combination thereof, the vehicle cradle assembly comprising: a first support unit slidably coupled to an inner surface of a cabin of a vehicle and configured to support the electronic component, the accessory, and the combination thereof; a cover disposed on an upper portion of the first support unit and configured to selectively open or close a front side of the first support unit; a winding unit disposed on the upper portion of the first support unit, coupled to an end of the cover, and configured to operate the cover to selectively open or close the front side of the first support unit; an operation unit coupled to the first support unit and configured to move the first support unit forward or rearward relative to the cabin of the vehicle; and a button unit fixed to the inner surface of the cabin of the vehicle and configured to control an operation of the winding unit and an operation of the operation unit by applying power to the winding unit and the operation unit. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The vehicle cradle assembly of claim 7, wherein when second power is applied from an outside power source and the operation unit moves the first support unit rearward in a direction opposite to a direction toward an occupant, the winding unit operates the cover to close the first support unit. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The vehicle cradle assembly of claim 7, wherein the first support unit comprises: a body portion; a plurality of fastening portions penetratively formed in the body portion so that the electronic component or the accessory is fastened to the fastening portion; and a sliding portion extending from a rear surface of the body portion in a direction opposite to a direction toward an occupant compartment and slidably coupled to the inner surface of the cabin of the vehicle. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The vehicle cradle assembly of claim 9, wherein the operation unit comprises: a drive part disposed on the inner surface of the cabin of the vehicle and configured to move the sliding portion forward or rearward when power is applied from an outside power source; and a gear part connected to the drive part and configured to be operated by an operation of the drive part. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The vehicle cradle assembly of claim 10, wherein the gear part comprises: a pinion gear connected to the drive part and configured to rotate by receiving power from the drive part; and a first rack gear disposed at an end of the sliding portion and configured to engage with the pinion gear and move the sliding portion in a horizontal direction. ### Claim 12 A vehicle cradle assembly for holding an electronic component, an accessory, and a combination thereof, the vehicle cradle assembly comprising: a support unit having an upper portion fixed to a cabin of a vehicle and configured such that the electronic component, the accessory, and the combination thereof are mounted on the support unit; and a first fixing unit coupled to the cabin of the vehicle and the support unit and configured to restrict a movement of the support unit from the cabin of the vehicle by means of mutual coupling, wherein the support unit comprises: a coupling portion fixed to the cabin of the vehicle; an extension portion extending downward from the coupling portion; and a mounting portion bent from a lower end of the extension portion in a direction toward an occupant and configured to hold the electronic component, the accessory, and the combination thereof. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The vehicle cradle assembly of claim 12, wherein the first fixing unit comprises: a first magnetic element fixed to the inner surface of the cabin of the vehicle; and a second magnetic element fixed to a position on the support unit corresponding to a position of the first magnetic element.